Pennsylvania 18
The seat is vacant.
Lamb Offices in Greensberg, PA
Who’s Running:
Democrat: Conor Lamb
Republican: Rick Saccone
THE SPECIAL ELECTION IS MARCH 13TH.
The Cook Political Report rates this race: “Toss Up”!
The Numbers:
Population: 709,728
95.8% White
2.0% Black
1.3% Asian
0.6% Hispanic
0.1% Native American
0.1% other
Median Income: $44,938
Unemployment: 6.7%
Newspapers:
Regional “The Times Online”
Reading:
U.S. Steel.
Steel and Aluminum tariffs may or may not have an impact on industry in PA-18, but people are watching the President’s decision carefully. He seems inclined to impose tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, fulfilling campaign promises in this region. Opponents claim those tariffs will hurt important allies more than it will help U.S. manufacturing. Bloomberg News on Section 232 of the 1962 Trade Expansion Act
The State Supreme Court’s decision that Pennsylvania Congressional Districts have been unfairly drawn to Republican’s advantage has provoked a legislative war
Dreamland: The True Tale of America’s Opioid Epidemic, by Sam Quinones
White Out: The Secret Life of Heroin, by Michael W. Clune
Media:
Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown
Places We Love:
Dinette